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Assist Veteran's at Arizona StandDown 2018

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ORGANIZATION: Valley of the Sun United Way

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Valley of the Sun United Way
Valley of the Sun United Way

The Arizona StandDown is an alliance of community-based organizations that come together to provide annual, one to three day events that bring together the State's homeless and at-risk military veterans, connecting them with services ranging from: VA HealthCare, Mental Health Services, Clothing, Meals, Emergency Shelter, Transitional and Permanent Housing, ID/ Drivers License's, Court Services and Legal Aide, Showers and Haircuts and myriad other services and resources. Arizona StandDowns are held at various locations throughout the State with the largest, serving approximately 1,500 veterans, at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Maricopa County.

The Maricopa StandDown is being held from Thursday, January 25 through Friday, January 26 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Over 2,000 volunteers are needed to serve our veterans over these two days. Volunteers are needed for many roles to put on this great event.

The primary volunteer role we are recruiting for are Guest Guides. Guest guides are critical to the event experience for our guest. Volunteers are matched with a veteran and help guide that person through the myriad of services offered onsite. Volunteers will receive an onsite orientation and be equipped with a site map to help navigate the service areas onsite. Below are the shifts:

  • Thursday, January 25
    • 7:30am-11am (highest need)
    • 9am-5pm (high need)
  • Friday, January 26
    • 9am-5pm
    • 10:30am-2:30pm
    • 1:30pm-5pm

VOLUNTEERS SHOULD REGISTER AT WWW.VSUW.ORG/VOLUNTEER

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About Valley of the Sun United Way

Location:

3200 E Camelback Rd, Suite 375, Phoenix, AZ 85018, US

Mission Statement

To Improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

Description

Valley of the Sun United Way is a nonprofit organization that brings our community together and focuses resources on the most critical human care needs in the Valley. By partnering with businesses, individuals, government and other nonprofits we're able to monitor the needs of our community and respond quickly as issues or opportunities arise. As a convener, collaborator, funder and leader in addressing health and human service issues, Valley of the Sun United Way fulfills a unique role in making our community a better place. And thanks to the generous support of more than 160,000 people throughout Maricopa County, we're helping to improve lives every day.

Vision
To build a caring community where all children and youth succeed, families are self-sufficient, neighborhoods are vital and safe, and all people enjoy maximum health and independence.

Guiding Principles & Values

  • Uphold the highest ethical standards
  • Act with compassion and caring
  • Exceed our customers' expectations
  • Be accountable in all we do
  • Commit to quality work and continuous improvement
  • Reflect the diversity of our community
  • Promote teamwork and cooperation

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Veterans & Military Families
Community, Homeless & Housing, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

Thu Jan 25, 2018 - Fri Jan 26, 2018
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

WHERE

Veterans Memorial Coliseum1826 W McDowell RoadPhoenix, AZ 85007

(33.467415,-112.0987)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Various shifts throughout two days
  • Register at www.vsuw.org/volunteer

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